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DCU Clubs and Socs advise official accounts against interacting with gossip accounts
DCU Clubs and Societies have advised any club’s or society’s official social media accounts against interacting with gossip accounts. Read more…
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DCU to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2021
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU has announced the introduction of six new undergraduate courses and four new specialisms for September 2021.
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DCU student hosts initiative to boost adolescent self esteem through ethnic identity
A Health Action Project to inform adolescents about their ethnic identity and enhance self-esteem, Ethnic Pride Ireland, has been created by final year Health and Society student, Asiya Mu’azzam. Read more…
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Zainab Boladale voted onto DCU’s Governing Authority as she hopes to be the voice for students
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer DCU student Zainab Boladale was appointed to DCU’s Governing Authority on Friday November 13th.
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DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU has been named the Irish University of 2021 by the Sunday Times.
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DCU takes Movember by storm
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his November, DCU students and societies are forming teams and taking on growing moustaches, running 60 kilometres, and donating money for Movember to raise awareness for men’s health issues.
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DCU ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has placed in the top 200 universities globally for its subject choices in Arts and Humanities.
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RTÉ launch documentary series that follows disadvantaged students in Irish universities
“My Uni Life” is a five-part series documenting the lives of seven students from under-represented backgrounds as they face the different challenges that accompany starting university.
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DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning
DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions. Read more…
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DCU to examine nurse-led Covid-19 interventions
DCU are leading new research to examine Covid-19 care among people who are homeless. The research is headed by Dr Briege Casey of DCU’s School, Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, and will examine the characteristics of a number of nurse-led Covid-19 interventions. Read more…
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DCU’s flexible accommodation offers short stay for students
DCU’s Campus Residences offers students “a radically different model for on-campus university accommodation” through the option to book flexible stays. Read more…
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Students unable to access the Loop website on the first day of online learning
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU students were unable to access their Loop accounts from Monday October 5th, the first day of online learning, as the website was down.
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DCUSU will continue to support BLM into the coming academic year
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he DCU Students Union (DCUSU) has said it will continue to work with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement with students.
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Petition to implement “no detriment” policy in DCU hits over 1,000 signatures
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] petition to get DCU to implement a “no detriment” policy due to students working from home has passed over 1,300 signatures on Change.org.
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Second and first year grade contribution for final degree of Humanities and Social Sciences students suspended
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his year’s second year and first year grade contribution on the final degree awarded to Humanities and Social Sciences students was suspended, the executive dean of the faculty, professor John Doyle, said in an email addressed to Read more…
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DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens.
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Massive shutdown of colleges and universities due to coronavirus outbreak
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll universities and colleges across the country are set to close due to coronavirus, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
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DCU and NCI investigating destroyed consent display
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU and the National College of Ireland (NCI) are investigating Monday night’s destruction of a consent display in DCU’s student centre.
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Consent display destroyed in DCU
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] display in DCU’S Student Centre highlighting the topic of consent was destroyed on Monday evening.
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DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.
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Voters fail to turn out for DCUSU’s referendums
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hree referendums which were held by DCU Students’ Union were deemed to be invalid due to them not reaching quorum.
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DCU Access nominated for Best Public Service Award
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s Access Scheme was nominated for the award of Best Public Service in the Fingal Business Excellence and CSR Awards.
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DCU student Mehwish Saqib appeals refusal of her leave to remain application to the High Court
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU University of Sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib has appealed a deportation order against herself and her family to the High Court.
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Protest held outside Department of Justice for sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Students’ Union (SU) called on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan to prevent the deportation of DCU student Mehwish Saqib.
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Trispace catering staff seek better working conditions
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]atering staff at DCU sent a letter with their workplace grievances to DCU’s governing authority members.